Post by National Agency for the Control of AIDS

Nigeria takes a bold step forward in HIV prevention with the official National launch of long-acting injectable Lenacapavir (LEN) PrEP, alongside the commemoration of the 2026 World TB Day with a Ministerial Press Briefing and the official launch of the Multisectoral Accountability Framework for TB (MAF-TB) Bringing together government, partners, communities, and the media, the event highlighted a united commitment to ending TB and HIV through innovation, integration, and accountability. Highlights: • Lenacapavir introduced as a twice-yearly, long-acting HIV prevention option • Launch of the Multisectoral Accountability Framework for TB (MAF-TB) • Strengthened focus on TB-HIV collaboration and integrated services • Renewed commitment to community engagement and sustainable financing With groundbreaking innovations like LEN PrEP and strengthened accountability frameworks, Nigeria is accelerating progress toward a future free of TB and HIV. . . . #lenacapavir #hivprevention #WorldTBDay2026 #aidsfreegeneration #publichealth